Lionhead Studios had pitched a mature-rated Fable 4 project set in an industrial-age to be developed using Unreal Engine 4. But it was rejected by Microsoft which had switched the IP over to a “games as a service model.”

Fable Legends developer Lionhead Studios has penned a technical blog regarding a range of visual tricks and techniques used to make the Xbox One RPG look rather lovely indeed. The team has also posted a quartet of new images for your viewing pleasure.

Fable Legends has received another character and class reveal, following a spotlight on noble swordsman Sterling. This time its warrior class Rook’s time to shine, and Lionhead has discussed his skills in a new update.